Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Public Interest Career Week - UHLC

Join us this February for Public Interest Career Week, sponsored by the The University of Houston Law Center Career Development Office. Beginning Monday, February 4, 2013, each day will have a lunch-time lecture devoted to careers in public interest law, and ending the week with the Government and Public Interest Table Talk. Stay tuned to the CDO blog, Facebook, and the Daily Lex for updates.Public Interest Week Events:Monday, February 4, 2013Noon, 240 BLBLunch providedTexas Attorney General Anti-Trust Division - guest speakers will talk about the anti-trust division, their roles, the work they do, and the fundamentals of anti-trust law.Tuesday, February 5, 2013Noon, 240 BLBLunch providedA Day in the Life of a Public Interest Attorney Part of the the series: How Can I Get There: The Path to Achieving Your Goals UH Law Center alumni will talk about their journey to their practice area and the courses and activities that may enhance your ability to enter that area of law.

They will be discussing how they found they're position, why they chose a government agency, a typical day at work, and why they like working there.

Thursday, February 7, 2013Noon, 240 BLB Lunch providedSummer Info Session - learn about the UHLC Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program, Externship Program, and how to approach employers at the Government and Public Interest Table Talk.Friday, February 8, 201311:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Law Center CommonsThe Government and Public Interest Table TalkApplicants should look through the CDO's GPITT employer list (you can find it HERE) as some employers want applications submitted before the event.